Makeup Mistakes You're Probably Making

It's a new year. A clean slate. A chance to start all over. Are you making any resolutions this year? I'm not really a resolution kind of person. There are some things that I want to work on, and I will, but I'm not setting unrealistic goals. I think of it more as a time for reflection and to take a step back and reevaluate things that are going on in my life.

Since the new year is a clean slate, I'd like to offer you some tips to help you improve your makeup game this year. Sometimes we can get in to a bad habit, and we don't even realize how bad those habits are. Here are some common makeup mistakes that you're probably making.

Makeup Mistakes You're Probably Making

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1. Not prepping.

Before you apply your makeup, prep your skin with moisturizer and preferably a primer as well. If you apply makeup to bare skin, the makeup can get deep in to your pores and dry out your skin or cause blemishes. Moisturizers and primers keep your skin smoother, hydrated, and they stop your makeup from settling into fine lines.

Always apply makeup to clean skin and use a moisturizer and primer. Apply all over your face and neck and let soak into your skin for a few minutes before applying makeup.

2. Wrong foundation shade.

Foundation should be the same shade as your skin and not darker or lighter. Even if you blend it down to your neck, it doesn't mean that it's okay. This means that you might need two foundations: one for summer, and one for winter, depending how tan you get.

When shopping for a foundation, test before you buy. Look at the color under natural sunlight before buying too.

3. Applying foundation with your fingers.

I am so guilty of this. I'm usually in a hurry, so I apply my makeup with my fingers. This is bad because it can press the foundation in to your fine lines, which makes them appear worse.

13. Using a brow pencil.

14. Not cleaning your brushes.

Your brushes can become a breeding ground for bacteria. Not only can dirty brushes cause blemishes, but they can also contaminate your makeup. When you pay that much for your products, you don't want to alter the colors.

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